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UID:136-1788339600-1788346800@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Sketch at Townie Bagels
DESCRIPTION:Come Sketch at Townie Bagels in Palm Springs.  Townie Bagels is a busy place with indoor and outdoor seating.  The 9-11 am time may allow for some outside sketching before it gets too hot.  Good coffee\, bagels\, and bialys too. \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org
URL:https://uskps.org/event/sketch-at-townie-bagels/
LOCATION:Townie Bagels\, 650 E Sunny Dunes Rd #5\,\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T200000
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UID:142-1788890400-1788897600@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Night Sketching at the River in Rancho Mirage
DESCRIPTION:Come sketch at dusk at the River.  As the sun goes down there will be lighted store fronts and reflections on the water features at this outdoor mall.  Meet in front of Cheers Coffee at 6 PM.  There is plenty of free parking. \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org
URL:https://uskps.org/event/night-sketching-at-the-river-in-rancho-mirage/
LOCATION:Cheers Coffee @ the River\, 71800 CA-111 Ste A-119\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260817T155203Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T155203Z
UID:145-1789203600-1789210800@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Sketch at Koffi North in Palm Springs
DESCRIPTION:Koffi North is Palm Springs is a lovely place to draw.  Their outdoor courtyard is surrounded by interesting buildings\, colorful flowers\, and lots of people and dogs.  There are lots of movable tables and chairs so you can find a good vantage point from which to draw.  There is nearby street parking and a large free parking lot on Alejo just west of Palm Canyon.  Meet outside near the door to the courtyard at the rear of Koffi. \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org
URL:https://uskps.org/event/sketch-at-koffi-north-in-palm-springs/
LOCATION:Koffi North\, 515 N. Palm Canyon Dr.\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T110000
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UID:150-1789462800-1789470000@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Street Corner Sketching at the Thompson in Palm Springs
DESCRIPTION:Come sketch on Palm Canyon in front of the Thompson Hotel in Palm Springs.  This stretch includes wide sidewalks that are shaded by the Thompson during the morning hours so it’s comfortable even on a hot morning.  Across the street are a mix of restaurants and small shops to draw.  A stool is handy for sketching here so you can choose your location.  There is street parking nearby.  Meet near the driveway to the Thompson on Palm Canyon. \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org 
URL:https://uskps.org/event/street-corner-sketching-at-the-thompson-in-palm-springs/
LOCATION:Palm Canyon @ the Thompson Hotel\, 414 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste F\,\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T200000
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UID:153-1789754400-1789761600@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Evening Sketching: Palm Canyon & La Plaza in Palm Springs
DESCRIPTION:Come sketch at dusk in downtown Palm Springs at the intersection of Palm Canyon and La Plaza. This is a busy area with several restaurants with outdoor dining and many stores. La Plaza is lined with Spanish style buildings covered with Bougainvillea. Walk a few steps in any direction and you will find something to draw. Meet at the fountain by the Sonny Bono statue next to Maracas Restaurant on Palm Canyon at 6:00 PM.  There is lots of free parking off of Belardo to the west of Palm Canyon. \nThere are some benches around the area to sit on but you can bring a stool if you want to choose your own location. \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. \nQuestions? info@uskps.org 
URL:https://uskps.org/event/evening-sketching-palm-canyon-la-plaza-in-palm-springs/
LOCATION:La Plaza & Palm Canyon\, 155 S Palm Canyon Dr\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T100000
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UID:157-1790235000-1790244000@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Sketch at Coachella Valley History Museum in Indio
DESCRIPTION:Come sketch and learn about the history of the Coachella Valley and the Date Palm industry. There are many outdoor and indoor views to sketch\, including a historic schoolhouse\, a water tower\, gardens\, and history displays.  We will be joining the Desert Plein Air Association that day. Note the early start time to beat the heat.  Parking is across the street from the museum grounds. Bring a stool to sit on. \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org
URL:https://uskps.org/event/sketch-at-coachella-valley-history-museum-in-indio-2/
LOCATION:Coachella Valley History Museum\, 82616 Miles Ave.\, Indio\, CA\, 92201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T150000
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UID:172-1790514000-1790521200@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Sketch at Sunnylands Center and Gardens in Rancho Mirage
DESCRIPTION:Come sketch at Sunnylands Center & Gardens in Rancho Mirage. Admission and parking are free and tickets/reservations are not required. \nMeet at the benches to the right of the main entrance to the Sunnylands Center at 1 PM. I will be there with my beige straw hat and a sketchbook. There will be a few minutes for introductions\, then we will go off to sketch\, with a final get together at 3 PM to show our sketches and talk about our drawing experience.  Sunnylands can get busy so it’s a good idea to arrive a little early to find parking. \nSunnylands is a 15 acre site with several gardens featuring native plants. There are walking paths and views of the mountains. The modernist Sunnylands building houses exhibitions\, a cafe\, and a gift shop. There are opportunities to sketch gardens\, water features\, the building\, and people\, as Sunnylands is a popular destination for visitors to the valley. There are some benches on which to sit and sketch but a stool is recommended so you can choose your own spot to sketch from. \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org \n 
URL:https://uskps.org/event/sketch-at-sunnylands-center-and-gardens-in-rancho-mirage/
LOCATION:Sunnylands Center and Gardens\, 37977 Bob Hope Drive\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T200000
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UID:175-1790964000-1790971200@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Sketch in Downtown Palm Springs
DESCRIPTION:Sketch in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.  Meet at the big tree on the corner of Palm Canyon and Museum Way in front of Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar at 6 PM.  From this location a few steps in any direction provides sketching opportunities.  There are benches in the area but a stool is helpful for setting up for a good vantage point. \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org
URL:https://uskps.org/event/sketch-in-downtown-palm-springs/
LOCATION:Palm Canyon and Museum Way\, 111 N Palm Canyon Dr\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260817T194407Z
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UID:178-1791280800-1791288000@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Street Corner Sketching in Palm Springs- Uptown Design District
DESCRIPTION:Sketch near the corner of Tamarisk and Palm Canyon in Palm Springs. The stretch of Tamarisk Road between Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon includes several Spanish style buildings with tile roofs\, towers\, and arches. On Palm Canyon you will find modernist buildings. This is a corner where old Palm Springs meets modernism. Meet on the corner of Palm Canyon and Tamarisk at 10 AM. There is street parking on Tamarisk and Palm Canyon. \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org
URL:https://uskps.org/event/street-corner-sketching-in-palm-springs-uptown-design-district/
LOCATION:Uptown Design District – Palm Canyon and Tamarisk\, 800 N Palm Canyon Dr Suite A\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T120000
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UID:181-1791626400-1791633600@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Sketch at Cabot's Pueblo Museum in Desert Hot Springs
DESCRIPTION:Come sketch at Cabot’s Pueblo Museum in Desert Hot Springs. The Pueblo is a one-of-a-kind structure\, built by Cabot Yerxa over a period of 20 years using reclaimed materials and is a blend of Hopi and Pueblo Revival architectural styles. The Museum is set in the foothills of the Coachella Valley and offers stunning views of the surrounding desert landscape. Admissions to the grounds only is $5 and can be paid at the entrance. Draw the quirky buildings\, visitors touring the museum\, and the views of the desert and Mt. San Jacinto. Meet at the parking lot at 10 AM. \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org
URL:https://uskps.org/event/sketch-at-cabots-pueblo-museum-in-desert-hot-springs/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekend Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260817T201841Z
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UID:184-1791972000-1791979200@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Temple Isaiah/Jewish Community Ctr in Palm Springs
DESCRIPTION:Come sketch at Temple Isaiah\, a modernist gem in Palm Springs. The structure was designed in 1947 by E. Stewart Williams as the modernist Al Liberman Chapel before it was expanded with a west-facing addition in 1982 by architect David Christian to meet the needs of the growing congregation. \nThere is a parking lot. Bring a stool so you have a place to sit. \nMeet near the entrance at 332 W Alejo Rd\, Palm Springs at 10 am. \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org \n 
URL:https://uskps.org/event/sketch-temple-isaiah-jewish-community-ctr-in-palm-springs/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T200000
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UID:187-1792173600-1792180800@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Sketch at the Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert
DESCRIPTION:Sketch at the Gardens on El Paseo\, an indoor/outdoor shopping district with interesting plantings\, stores and restaurants and holiday shoppers. Step outside onto El Paseo for street side drawing.  Lots to draw. Free parking nearby. Meet at the main entrance to Pottery Barn at 6 PM.
URL:https://uskps.org/event/sketch-at-the-gardens-on-el-paseo-in-palm-desert/
LOCATION:The Gardens on El Paseo\, 73545 El Paseo\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T162100Z
CREATED:20260824T162100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T162100Z
UID:190-1792490400-1792497600@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Civic Center Park in Palm Desert
DESCRIPTION:Come sketch at Civic Center Park in Palm Desert. We will be in the area near the intersection of San Pablo and Fred Waring. Meet on the bridge over the ponds by the amphitheater. There is plenty to draw in the park\, with walking paths\, structures\, public art\, the lake\, water birds and walkers. There are shady spots to be found. A stool is recommended so you can sit in a comfortable spot. \nMeet on the bridge at 10 am. I will be there with my beige straw hat and a sketchbook.  \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org
URL:https://uskps.org/event/civic-center-park-in-palm-desert/
LOCATION:Palm Desert Civic Center Park\, 43900 San Pablo Ave\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T162730Z
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UID:193-1792933200-1792940400@uskps.org
SUMMARY:Sketch at the Palm Springs Visitor Center
DESCRIPTION:Sketch to capture the iconic mid-century architecture of the Palm Springs Visitor Center. Located at the bottom of the Tram Road and set against the backdrop of canyons and mountains\, the Visitor Center offers lots to draw. Meet under the shade structures by the parking lot at 1 pm. A stool is recommended so you can choose your location for drawing. \nUsually the weather in the desert cooperates with scheduled sketch events\, however it’s a good idea to check this listing the day of the event in case it has to be cancelled because of rain\, wind\, or other unforeseen conditions.  Any changes or cancellations will be posted by 7 am. Questions? info@uskps.org
URL:https://uskps.org/event/sketch-at-the-palm-springs-visitor-center/
LOCATION:Palm Springs Visitor Center\, 2901 N Palm Canyon Dr\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekend Event
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